Plants as Regular Phytochemical Sources of Dentistry - Formulation and Evaluation of Polyherbal Tooth Paste
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Herbs, Microbicidal Activity, Mimusops elengi, Periodontal Diseases, ToothpasteAbstract
Different plant components have been used in medicinal preparations in indigenous systems of medicine to clean teeth or treat oral diseases such as periodontal disease. Herbal toothpaste is equally as good at controlling plaque and gingivitis as dentifrices made according to standard formulas. Streptococcus mutants, out of all the examined bacteria, were shown towards the most susceptible to the created dentifrice, as evidenced by a zone inhibition (7-8 mm), followed by Escherichia coli (7 mm), as well as oral micro-biota (8mm). The created Poly-herbal dentifrice was successfully tested using a variety of industry-recognized standards to verify its high quality and physio-chemical qualities. According to the findings, the created Poly-herbal dentifrice shows promise for having antibacterial properties on both gramme-positive and gramme-negative organisms. Compared to completely synthetic dentifrice, it must be safer. For the development of Poly-herbal dentifrice to be proven safe and effective, more research is required. According to the study’s findings, herbal toothpaste is safer and has fewer side effects than synthetic preparations. It is also more commonly used in dentistry research. The toothpaste that is designed for oral hygiene and teeth shows antimicrobial activity against pathogens. The market preparation was contrasted with the formulation. Therefore, it demonstrates an equal amount of patronizing and engrossing passion for the promoted formulations. The development of herbal toothpaste has a promising future in the research of natural cures and general dental health.
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Copyright (c) 2024 Surya Prabha Matangi, Ramu Samineni, Kanhaiya Kumar, Ashutosh Kumar, Shantanu Kumar, M. Salmon Raju (Author)
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Accepted 2023-10-04
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